Description

This delightful Banana Pudding Dessert Cheese Ball is a no-bake, creamy treat combining the classic flavors of banana pudding with a fun cheese ball twist. Perfect for parties or gatherings, it blends cream cheese, butter, and banana pudding mix into a sweet and tangy dessert that’s rolled in crushed vanilla wafers for a crispy texture and sprinkled with a touch of brown sugar for extra sweetness.

Ingredients

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Base Mixture

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3.4 oz package instant banana cream pudding mix
2 Tbsp brown sugar

Coating

1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies

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Instructions

Prepare the base mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Use an electric mixer or a sturdy spoon to mix until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
Add sweetness and flavor: Mix in the powdered sugar and instant banana cream pudding mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated, creating a smooth, uniform batter with a banana pudding flavor.
Shape the cheese ball: Use your hands or a rubber spatula to form the mixture into a ball shape. Place the ball on a piece of plastic wrap to help mold it tightly.
Coat with vanilla wafers: Spread the crushed vanilla wafer cookies on a plate or shallow dish. Roll the cheese ball in the crushed cookies until it is completely coated, pressing lightly to adhere the coating to the surface evenly.
Chill the dessert: Wrap the coated cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, or until firm, to allow the flavors to meld and the firm texture to set.
Serve: Once chilled and firm, unwrap the banana pudding cheese ball. Slice or scoop portions as desired, and serve as a creamy, delicious dessert dip or spread at your next gathering.

Notes

For a stronger banana flavor, garnish the top of the cheese ball with thinly sliced fresh bananas just before serving, but add them shortly to avoid browning.
This dessert can be prepared one day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Use gluten-free vanilla wafers to make this recipe gluten-free friendly.
To keep the cheese ball from sticking, chill the bowl and utensils before starting the recipe.
The powdered sugar can be adjusted slightly to taste if you prefer it sweeter or less sweet.